After watching Derren Brown's show 'Apocalypse' a few months ago, I was left amazed at his talents. Questioning myself throughout the show asking myself 'how' he would do things, I was beyond confused, yet something about him left me thinking how he was capable of such interesting, astonishing things.
Straight away I was on the Internet, searching for shows he may be doing. Luckily enough, he was coming to Sunderland. I had to go! There was no doubt about it, I had to see a live performance. After persuading my Foster dad to buy tickets, and a few months wait, Thursday 2nd of May had arrived, and it was time to watch Derren in action. I had no idea what to expect, but little did I know, I would be leaving the theatre having stood next to one of the most incredible talented people ever!
A full audience sat facing Derren on a dark stage. He cracked a few jokes before getting started with the show. People seemed to warm to him, he had an inviting presence, really connecting with the audience. I had no idea what to expect from the show. Sat back, taking everything in, Derren announces to the audience he is wants people to participate in being put to sleep. Straight away, I'm stood up. The lights dim and he instructs us to close our eyes and tense our whole body. Within seconds people have already dropped off, handing up in a light sleep. I'm gutted it didn't work on me, I was hoping to be locked into place, stood sleeping, and be able to share my experience with people, but these things don't work on everyone. Annoyed, but still amazed that he has put about 3 or 4 people to sleep around me, Derren wonders about the audience, trying to find the perfect person to do his 'experiment' on. Turning to my right, he was stood right next to me. It was strange, seeing someone on the TV, then having them stood next to you in person, someone so mysterious.
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| Derren Brown - Infamous |
The audience seemed pleased Derren had involved them with the show, although their participation made the show what it was. Before a 20 min interval, Derren got a boy from the audience to volunteer to be put to sleep. Little did he know he would be sleeping for a good 20 minutes whilst his Girlfriend helped Derren with his act by drawing a picture of a solid object on a piece of paper, without anyone else seeing.
When the boy woke, instructed to place his hand in a clearly empty box (shown to audience as empty) he claimed to of felt a small boat. - EXACTLY what his girlfriend had revealed drawn on the piece of paper. Astonishing, as it was clear to see the box was empty!
Along with many other mysterious acts performed on the night, Derren left the audience baffled. I certainly was, along with being shocked how he had come and stood next to me.
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| Stage set up during interval. |
Definitely a future show to look out for in future. Worth the money, and over all a pure two hours of total amazement. It has to be said that Derren Brown is one of the most incredible people ever! Mind-blown!
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